Eye shadow Brushes for Newbies: The video version

Lately I have been getting a quite a few emails about eye shadow brushes for newbies. I remember when I was first getting into make-up and had NO idea what kind of brushes to buy. It’s overwhelming to say the least. I did a post about that here but here are some more tidbits:

(1) Do not feel like you have to spend a ton of money on brushes. Girlfriend, you better take your behind in CVS, Target, Walgreens, Longs or Rite-Aid and cop some cheap brushes.

(2) You don’t need a WHOLE bunch of brushes if you are just starting out. A lid application brush, blending brush and highlighting brush is all I think the average newbie needs. When you find yourself wanting to do more detailed and intricate looks, then invest in more brushes. But for the time being..3-5 brushes should suit your eye shadow needs just fine.

Sonia Kashuk and Studio Tools brushes (found at Target) are inexpensive, good quality brushes as well.

Stacy

This is GREAT!!!

cause im lost and always make one hell of a mess… which always leads me back to wiping all my eye shadow off and just going back to my 'safe' browns and golds…

Roboh

I really love E.L.F. cosmetic brushes. Great quality cheapo brushes!! And now pretty much the whole line is at Target!! (regular $1 items and the studio line which is $3) SHAME MY WALLET! Good thing I have pretty much all the brushes I could ever want from them. The brush that you couldn't remember the brand actually looks like the studio contour brush (but the name is written on ELF's brush)

I also have a Sonia Kashuk travel set that I love. Co-sign on Essence of Beauty and Studio tools also. Studio Tools (avail at target) just started selling some revamped items that look even better than before. I love the angled eyeliner brush (I use for outer v and brows) I just bought for about $2.50. Obviously I'm addicted to great cheapo brushes. But still with all the brushes i've purchased, it probably would have bought me ONE MAC brush. lol

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